Blackburn Rovers remain interested in Mido, the Roma striker who spent last season on loan at Tottenham.
But they have rejected clams that a delegation from the club flew to Italy on Thursday to start signing talks.
The Egyptian international made a big impression during a loan spell with Spurs last season.
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